supplies/parts/tools "where to buy" database.

[ellsworth]

it seems as if people are always asking me where to buy things. i end up searching for hours to find where to buy cap tube online and usually end up needing a wholesalers lisence. SO...
where do you guys get your parts???

important parts: (part database for new parts)

not limited to online stores

compressors:
www.ebay.com

cap tube, schraeder valves, filter/dryers:
www.rparts.com

copper fittings:
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/copper.html

condensors:

torches:
i recommend the bernzomatic ts4000 mapp torch at home depot

sil-fos brazing rods:
http://www.weldingsupply.com/

manifold gauges:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=1504
www.ebay.com (search for robinair etc.)

evaporators:
baker18 evap -
http://www.xtwerkz.com/black_projects.htm
chilly1 evap -
pm him for his evap

fans:
www.directron.com
www.ebay.com (search for comair rotron)
the box of crap in your closet is a good resource for dc fans too

copper pipe:

metal stock:
www.onlinemetals.com

ADD MORE!!! this can be a very valuable resource if people give input.
if i am violating any forum rules by "advertising" the sources of goods let me know.

[blinky]

cap tube:
www.ebay.com
www.rparts.com

copper fittings:
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/copper.html

brazing rods:
http://www.weldingsupply.com/

[Unknown_road]

the old database:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24771

[Cossey]

the old one is a mainly uk database whereas this is meant to be a us one i think.

[Ad Rock]

I got this from another member here on the forum (dont remember his name here, its Zork over at OCforums.com) but it is a good set of manifold gauges for really cheap. Also comes with all the hoses you need.

Manifold Gauges:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=1504

[bh2k]

Everything
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/private.php?do=newpm&userid=4997

[Sneil]

metal stock:
www.onlinemetals.com

yikes! wow copper is expensive there :eek:

[ellsworth]

yikes! wow copper is expensive there :eek:

copper is generally expensive. if you can find a better place, post it up =)